Levi Calduch
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Confident Firefighter works effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Handles issues quickly and resolves conflicts successfully. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Full time Firefighter/EMT
Kentwood Fire Department
08.2021 - Current
- Responding to fires, car accidents, odor investigations, and medical calls
- Keeping equipment and station maintained and clean
- Completing computerized fire and EMS reports.
- Start and maintain good communication skills with with Kentwood's diverse population.
- Inspected various commercial and industrial business sites with company officer to determine fire code compliance.
- Participated with company officer in giving recommendations to eliminate potential fire and safety hazards at establishments during annual fire inspections.
- Educated community members on fire safety practices during in home Smoke and CO detector installations.
EMT/Paramedic FTO
American Medical Response
08.2011 - 08.2021
- Safe non-emergent and emergent transport of medical and traumatic patients
- Assessment and evaluation of general incident scene safety
- Training of new EMT's and Paramedics
- Effective verbal and written reporting skills with Fire, Police and hospital personnel
- Routine radio operating procedures
- Triage of patients in a mass casualty incident
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Initiating and maintenance of IV's and medication administration
- Treatment of traumatic injuries and patient extrication.
Paid on Call Firefighter
City of Wyoming
06.2015 - 08.2016
- Mitigated property damage by quickly assessing and executing appropriate firefighting strategies in various situations.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
Delivery Driver
Jet's Pizza
01.2009 - 09.2012
HVAC/R Service Technician
Van Dyken Mechanical
02.2004 - 11.2006
- Maintain required certifications
- Replace and install Heating and Cooling Equipment
- New construction of Industrial Heating and Cooling Equipment
- Troubleshoot Repair defective equipment and wiring.
Education
Firefighter 1 and 2, HAZMAT Operations -
Wyoming Fire Academy
Wyoming, MI05.2015
EMT BASIC, EMT PARAMEDIC -
Great Lakes EMS Academy
Grand Rapids, MI01.2011
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate Received -
Kent Career/Technical Center
Grand Rapids, MI01.2004
General Diploma Received -
Thompson Education Direct (Correspondence School)
01.2004
Skills
- Paramedic Field training officer at American Medical Response
- Accustomed to the high stress situations that firefighting and Ems brings
- Fluent in Spanish
- Mechanical and Electrical troubleshooting
- Light maintenance experience to assist in activities in and around the Fire Department
- I am able to relate with people in a personal way
- Calm in high stress situations which allows me to interact with people from all walks of life
- Proficient at writing medical reports
- Assist with EMS training of new probationary Firefighters
- 2020 KCEMS transporting provider of the year award
- Scene safety assessment
- Public Education Programs
Accomplishments
2020 KCEMS EMS provider of the year.
References
- Shannon Williams, Paramedic, 616-540-4711
- Michael Trenshaw, Paramedic, 616-635-1090
- Ben Kurakazusampson, Firefighter, 616-666-0544
Volunteer Experience
I volunteer many times during the course of a year at large religious conventions working in the First Aid department. I engage in a volunteer door to door work 10-15 hours a month.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Full time Firefighter/EMT
Kentwood Fire Department
08.2021 - Current
Paid on Call Firefighter
City of Wyoming
06.2015 - 08.2016
EMT/Paramedic FTO
American Medical Response
08.2011 - 08.2021
Delivery Driver
Jet's Pizza
01.2009 - 09.2012
HVAC/R Service Technician
Van Dyken Mechanical
02.2004 - 11.2006
Firefighter 1 and 2, HAZMAT Operations -
Wyoming Fire Academy
EMT BASIC, EMT PARAMEDIC -
Great Lakes EMS Academy
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate Received -
Kent Career/Technical Center
General Diploma Received -
Thompson Education Direct (Correspondence School)
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